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    MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 [Image 2 of 8]

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    An adult man and a young toddler are seated inside the cab of a large vehicle, likely a forklift or heavy construction equipment. The child is reaching toward a control lever or joystick while the adult watches with a smile. A red hard hat is visible on the seat beside them, suggesting this may be a public demonstration or open-house event.

    MCAS IWAKUNI, JAPAN

    05.05.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Douglas Simons 

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the air station and our Japanese hosts, and the event traditionally draws more than 200,000 visitors and participants. This year is the 40th Friendship Day, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support that the U.S. and Japan share. This annual event showcases a variety of static displays, aviation performances and demonstrations, and provides food and entertainment for guests of the largest single-day event in Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Douglas Simons/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.05.2016
    Date Posted: 05.10.2016 01:34
    Photo ID: 2581051
    VIRIN: 160505-M-OC661-002
    Resolution: 2658x1772
    Size: 556.77 KB
    Location: MCAS IWAKUNI, JP
    Web Views: 17
    Downloads: 3

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    A young boy is seated in the operator's cab of a large piece of construction or industrial equipment, smiling broadly at the camera. He is wearing an orange 'Venice Beach Los Angeles' cap, glasses, and a teal t-shirt, and is making a peace sign with his hand. The photo is taken from a low angle looking up into the cab.
    An adult man and a young toddler are seated inside the cab of a large vehicle, likely a forklift or heavy construction equipment. The child is reaching toward a control lever or joystick while the adult watches with a smile. A red hard hat is visible on the seat beside them, suggesting this may be a public demonstration or open-house event.
    A young child, approximately 3-5 years old, is sitting inside what appears to be a large vehicle or military-style truck, smiling and interacting with controls or a panel. The child is wearing a bright yellow patterned sweatshirt with 'MJJ' and 'YOMIURI TOUR' text, along with a brown woven fedora-style hat. The child appears excited and happy, likely during a public display or open-day event.
    A young girl and an older woman, likely a grandmother and grandchild, pose together at what appears to be an outdoor public event or festival. Both are holding small white wildflowers (likely daisies or clover), with the child making a peace sign and smiling broadly. The background shows a large crowd of people on what appears to be a paved open area.
    A U.S. Air Force aircraft, identifiable by the 'U.S. AIR FORCE' marking on the fuselage, is on display at what appears to be a public air show or open house event at a military airbase. Large crowds of civilians, including families and children, are queuing and walking around the aircraft on the tarmac. A blue tented information or merchandise booth is set up near the aircraft's tail section.
    A large crowd of civilians, including families with children, are queuing on an airport tarmac toward a large military transport aircraft, likely at a public air show or open day event. The aircraft visible appears to be a C-130 Hercules or similar four-engine turboprop military transport. The setting appears to be a military or civilian airbase with mountains faintly visible in the background.
    A military aerial refueling operation is depicted with a large tanker aircraft extending two refueling hoses toward two fighter jets in flight. The tanker appears to be a KC-130 Hercules variant, while the receiver aircraft appear to be F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet fighters. One fighter is actively connected to the upper refueling drogue while the second trails below, awaiting or completing its turn.
    A large crowd of spectators stands on an airfield tarmac watching a pyrotechnic or demolition demonstration, evidenced by a large black smoke plume rising in the background. The event appears to be a military air show, with mountains visible in the background and military equipment including what appears to be a crane or lift vehicle and a fighter jet on the right side. The crowd is diverse and casually dressed, suggesting a public open-day event.

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